PITTSFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLSOPEN POSITIONSCertified Full-Time Elementary TeachersGrades: 1, 2, 3, 4Start Date: August 2026OUR DISTRICT & COMMUNITYLocated in the largest city in Berkshire County, Pittsfield Public Schools serves approximately5,000 PreK12 students across 14 schools, and we proudly embrace and celebrate the diversityof our students and families.We offer employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive insurance package, state andprivate retirement options, course reimbursement, paid professional development, and a varietyof health and wellness opportunities. Under the leadership of our new superintendent, thedistrict is pursuing a wide range of initiatives to improve educational quality, employee support,and work-life balance.Renowned for its natural beauty, the Berkshires combine small-town New England charm with arich cosmopolitan cultural life. Nearby towns like Lenox, Stockbridge, and Great Barrington offerlocal shops, farm-to-table dining, and vibrant arts communities, and the region boasts stateforests, hiking trails, lakes, festivals, museums, galleries, and a variety of world-class culturalinstitutions such as Tanglewood (summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra), MASSMoCA, and the Norman Rockwell Museum.THE OPPORTUNITYConte Community School is a PK4 public school that serves approximately 380 students. Witha target student-teacher ratio of 15:1, our small class sizes allow teachers to personalizeinstruction, prioritize academic growth, and build genuine relationships with their students.Our school is one of the most diverse elementary schools in the region, and we believe thatevery studentregardless of background, ability, or circumstancedeserves an educationalexperience that values them, challenges them, and prepares them to succeed in adult life.We are looking for passionate, mission-driven teachers who are deeply committed to theirstudents, who want to join a close-knit team of educators invested in their success, and who arepassionate about culturally responsive instruction, social-emotional learning, restorativepractices, and family involvement in the learning process.Among our programs designed to enhance instruction and support teacher creativity, we partnerwith local organizations, such as Mass Audubon, to provide hands-on, experiential, place-basedlearning experiences grounded in ecological literacy.Its an exciting time to work at Conte.
We have a new leadership team in place this year, andwere focused on building a culture of belonging, joy, and celebration, and giving our educatorsand staff opportunities to have a real voice in school governance.Join us!CANDIDATE PROFILEOur ideal candidate will: Possess an unshakeable belief that every child can achieve at high levels. Have a genuine passion for working with elementary-aged students and their families. Understand the unique developmental, emotional, and academic needs of young children. Be well-informed about research-supported best practices and utilize innovative instructionalapproaches in the classroom.
Have the ability to develop trusting, caring, and respectful relationships with students andfamilies from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Be a collaborative, solutions-oriented team player committed to their own professionallearning and growth as an educator.RESPONSIBILITIES Create and maintain a positive, welcoming, and respectful classroom culture where everystudent feels a sense of belonging and is inspired to do their best. Establish and communicate clear, consistent learning objectives and expectations to studentsand families. Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction across core subject areas (reading,writing, math, science, and social studies).
Differentiate and personalize instruction to meet the diverse learning needs and styles ofindividual students. Regularly assess student progress and use data to inform instructional decisions and providetargeted support. Incorporate culturally responsive teaching practices that honor students backgrounds andlived experiences. Support social-emotional development alongside academic growth.
Help students develop curiosity, academic perseverance, and a growth mindset. Uphold appropriate standards of behavior, mutual respect, and safety inside and outside theclassroom. Communicate consistently and effectively with families and build strong home-schoolpartnerships. Collaborate with fellow teachers, specialists, and support staff to meet the academic, social,and emotional needs of students.
Participate actively in staff meetings, professional development, school-wide events, andstandard non-instructional duties. Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grading, and student progress.QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCERequired Qualifications Citizenship or residency/work visa. Minimum of a bachelors degree. Valid elementary (Grades 16) license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementaryand Secondary Education.
Record of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the elementary schoollevel in a high-performing or turnaround school. Strong classroom management skills. Understanding of curriculum and lesson planning aligned with Massachusetts state standards. Excellent interpersonal, relational, and written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications Masters degree or higher in education or a relevant field.
Experience teaching in an urban or high-needs school setting that serves a multilingualpopulation. Experience teaching in a multicultural classroom setting. Familiarity with English Language Learner (ELL) instructional strategies, positive behavioralinterventions and supports (PBIS), multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and/or restorativejustice frameworks. Bilingual or multilingual proficiency, especially in Spanish.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSPittsfield Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits packagecommensurate with experience and qualifications.- A competitive annual salary per contract.- Comprehensive health, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance foremployees and dependents.- Participation in the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS).- Options for 403B retirement accounts, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and FlexibleSpending Accounts (FSAs).- Course reimbursement and paid professional development opportunities.- Personal and family sick days and bereavement leave benefits.- Paid parental leave.- A wide range of health and wellness opportunities through the districts EmployeeAssistance Program (EAP).- New administrator orientation, onboarding, and mentoring support.
